Gay Bars & Clubs in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia's gay-friendly venues are spread across the Vista, Five Points, and Main Street districts, with welcoming bars, restaurants, and nightlife throughout the city. Explore queer-friendly spots in Columbia.
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4 venues
PT's 1109
Columbia's longest-running drag venue in the Vista district
The Vista (Downtown Columbia) · $$
The Capital Club
Private members' gay bar on Gervais Street, a Columbia anchor since 1980
Downtown Columbia (Gervais Street) · $
Curiosity Coffee Bar
Three-roaster specialty café on North Main, with beer, wine, and patio.
North Main · $$
Art Bar
A galactic roadhouse in the Vista district, open since 1992.
The Vista · $$
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